The Carolina Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks for embattled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, league and team sources tell The Athletic. The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 2.
After news surfaced of the Texans' talks with the Miami Dolphins regarding Watson growing serious, the Panthers maintained publicly and privately that they would not be factors for the embattled Houston quarterback, subject to change. That changed Sunday. After the Panthers benched Sam Darnold early in the fourth quarter of a 25-3 loss to the Giants, sources say they expect the Panthers to be involved in the Watson conversation leading to the trade deadline.
Coach Matt Rhule was adamant earlier this week that the Panthers were not in the market to trade for a quarterback. Asked if that changed with Darnold's performance Sunday, Rhule said no.
"Obviously I want Sam to play better," said Rhule, who added that Darnold will remain the starter over backup P.J. Walker. "But he’s the guy we’re focused on."
"I can’t look to the future, but I don’t believe it will (change the team's approach to the trade deadline). Everybody’s disappointed right now. There’s emotions flying around, all those things. But you saw the game, it wasn’t very good in any regard."
Sources said earlier this week Houston had also discussed Watson with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans have been asking teams for three first-round draft picks and two or three more assets, including a collection of picks or players, according to a source.
Watson is facing 22 active civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault in various massage appointments, in addition to at least 10 criminal complaints. Watson has denied any wrongdoing.
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